Valve Positioner Market Report 2026

The valve positioner market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2 billion in 2025 to $2.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of oil and gas infrastructure, growth in chemical processing plants, industrial automation adoption, demand for efficient flow control, modernization of power plants.

The valve positioner market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.67 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in smart manufacturing, expansion of water and wastewater treatment, increasing use of digital control valves, rising demand for energy efficiency, growth in pharmaceutical production. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of smart digital valve positioners, increased integration with industrial control systems, rising demand for predictive maintenance capabilities, expansion of fieldbus and wireless communication, higher focus on precision flow control.

The increasing number of industries is anticipated to drive the expansion of the valve positioner market in the coming years. Industry growth is primarily fueled by factors such as economic development, immigration, government support, and others. A valve positioner is a device that attaches to the valve stem and interacts with the process controller and actuator to determine the valve’s precise position. In various sectors, valve positioners are employed to regulate valves where accurate and rapid control without errors or hysteresis is essential. For example, in February 2024, Xinhua News Agency reported that Mexico's industrial activity rose by 3.5 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year. As a result, the increasing number of industries is contributing to the growth of the valve positioner market.

Leading companies in the valve positioner market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as intelligent valve positioners, to cater to larger customer bases, boost sales, and increase revenue. An intelligent valve positioner is a sophisticated device utilized in process control systems to accurately regulate the position of a valve based on signals received from the process controller. For instance, in November 2023, Emerson, a U.S.-based engineering services provider, launched a compact valve position indicator designed for quick and easy commissioning. This innovative TopWorx DVR Switchbox features a robust design that ensures reliable valve position feedback, enhancing operational efficiency in sectors like water management and food production. This launch is part of Emerson's commitment to offering advanced solutions for process control.

In August 2024, ARI-Armaturen, a Germany-based company in the valve industry, acquired Warren Controls Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to bolster ARI-Armaturen's position as a global player in the valve industry, particularly within the U.S. market, where Warren Controls has established expertise and a broad customer base. Warren Controls Inc. is a U.S.-based provider that includes valve positioners among its product offerings.

Major companies operating in the valve positioner market are Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., Emerson Electric Co., Flowserve Corporation, Siemens AG, Schneider Electric SE, Baker Hughes Company, Azbil Corporation, Metso Outotec Corporation, Rotork plc, General Electric Company, Valmet Corporation, SAMSON AG, VRG Controls Inc., ControlAir LLC, Crane Co., Bray International Inc., Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Christian Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG, CIRCOR International, Inc., GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG, Nihon KOSO Co., Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Rotex Automation Limited, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems (Bürkert Werke GmbH & Co. KG), Danfoss A/S, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Pentair plc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the valve positioner market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the valve positioner market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the valve positioner market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the valve positioner market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The valve positioner market consists of sales of valve positioners that are used to adjust a valve's position by changing the actuator's air load pressure. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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